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New Zealand banks are probably taking a close look at their lending to dairy farmers as global prices plunge and many in the industry brace for a third season of potential losses, Finance Minister Bill English said.

The cheese police are on the case.

The global over supply of milk is pushing prices downward and giving bankers around the globe heartburn.

Danone, the world’s biggest yogurt maker, forecast profitability to improve in 2016 as its fresh-dairy business recovers, sending the shares higher.

Wisconsin companies that export dairy products to China must register with the Food and Drug Administration as part of a process aimed at improving food safety in China.

“Despite its limitations, we believe the revised program will help address the volatility in farmers’ milk prices” -- Jim Mulhern, President and Chief Executive Officer, NMPF.

The Agricultural Act of 2014 contains major reforms including eliminating the direct payment program and strengthening crop insurance,.

New farm bill would establish a dairy margin insurance program and eliminate dairy price supports.

The agricultural technology and equipment show is set for Feb. 11-13 in Tulare, Calif.